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Patent CA-2527466-A1 (CA)
Title: Syringe control device
Inventor: LEE YI-LUNG
IPC: B67D7/64
Filed: 2005-11-17
Abstract: A syringe control device includes a linear reciprocating mechanism and a syringe mechanism. The linear reciprocating mechanism has a power drive including an electric control unit and an actuation rod driven by the power drive to act a linear reciprocating motion. The actuation rod has a first contact portion provided with two electrically conductive contacts electrically connected to the electric control unit. The syringe mechanism has a syringe unit including a second contact portion made of electrically conductive material and corresponding to the first contact portion of the actuation rod. When the first contact portion of the actuation rod contacts the second contact portion during the linear reciprocating motion, a signal will be sent to the electric control unit for controlling the displacement of the actuation rod so as to further control the syringe amount of the syringe unit.
Patent CA-2528844-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MONSARRAT BERNARD
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une séquence peptidique caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend ou est constituée par un fragment d'au moins environ 10 acides aminés issus de la séquence SEQ ID NO : 1 suivante : TPVQNKRRRSpVTPPEEQQE SEQ ID NO : 1 dans laquelle le résidu sérine en positio n 10 est phosphorylé, ledit fragment susmentionné contenant ledit résidu sérin e phosphorylé. La présente invention concerne également un anticorps polyclona l ou monoclonal susceptible de reconnaître une séquence peptidique telle que définie ci-dessus.
Patent CA-2530077-A1 (CA)
Title: Quick-release support strap device
Inventor: SLESAR JEFF
IPC: A45C13/30
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A quick-release support strap device includes a longitudinally extended support strap having a first generally elastic section and a second mounting clip connection section.      A releasable strap securement device such as a clip is mounted on the first generally elastic section for releasably connecting the support strap to a securement object, and a mounting clip is mounted on the second mounting clip connection section including a clip body, a clip arm pivotably mounted on the clip body and a releasable latch mounted on the clip body operative to releasably retain at least a portion of the clip arm therein. A card is housed at least partially within the support strap and is operatively connected to the releasable latch on the mounting clip, the cord operative to disengage the releasable latch to release the portion of the clip arm therefrom to release the clip arm and open the mounting clip.
Patent CA-2530673-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN RHIENEN ALPHONS
IPC: A47B47/04
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a furniture system (1) which is composed of at least first and second rectangular panel-shaped elements (2,3,12,13), with in each case a first and a second panel-shaped element (2,3,12,13) positioned at an angle with respect to the one another and each panel-shaped element (2,3,12,13) comprising two bearing surfaces and end sides which connect the bearing surfaces, the panel-shaped elements being assembled to form a furniture system (1) using connecting elements, characterized in that the connecting elements are tie rods (15,16), at least part of which runs parallel to the panel-shaped elements(2,3,12,13), the tie rods (15,16) connecting the panel-~shaped elements (2,3,12,13) under tension. In the furniture system (1), the panel-shaped elements (2,3,12,13) can be indirectly connected to one another via coupling parts (14,24); in a furniture system (1), it is also possible for a panel-shaped element to bear directly, by means of its end side, against the bearing surface of another panel-element. The invention also relates to a panel-shaped element for use in a furniture system and to a securing sleeve (72) which is to be accommodated in an opening (73) in a panel-shaped element (70).
Patent CA-2532291-A1 (CA)
Title: Deployable support structure
Inventor: WATT ALAN MORRISON
IPC: H01Q15/20
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A support structure (1) is provided comprising a plurality of curved surfaces A, B hingedly interconnected along their edges such as to provide effective deployment in two separate stages. Preferably, the structure has only two curved surfaces hingedly interconnected at a single non-planar hinge line. In Figure 1 (a), the two sheets A, B are coplanar in that they lie in the same horizontal plane, permitting the structure to be in a flat, first stage deployment position. In Figure (b), the structure is fully deployed in a second stage deployment position by bringing sheet A out of plane through some angle in relation to the position of sheet B, resulting in both sheets becoming curved. The structure has utility in various space-based as well as terrestrial reflective and absorbing applications, and bears definite advantage in terms of weight saving, high stiffness and well-defined surface precision.
Patent CA-2532411-A1 (CA)
Title: Concrete slab dowel system and method for making and using same
Inventor: KRAMER DONALD R
IPC: E01C11/14
Filed: 2006-01-09
Abstract: A plurality of sleeve members for receiving and maintaining a dowel bar therewithin can be provided so that the dowel bar does not transmit substantial shear stresses to the concrete during the contraction and expansion of the concrete.  The sleeve members can comprise (a) at least one hollow interior compartment for receiving and supporting said dowel bar, and (b) at least one aperture for receiving a bracket member. The dowel bar can have a tapered configuration and a pair of end sections. The dowel bar can be located within the hollow interior compartment for maintaining adjacent sections of concrete in alignment during contraction and expansion of the concrete, and for transferring shear stresses and bending moments across a joint formed between adjacent concrete slabs. The dowel bar can move in a lateral and/or longitudinal path within the hollow interior compartment and exerting interactive forces in response to the expansion and contraction of the concrete. A plurality of bracket members located on an underlying surface can support the sleeve members and the dowel bar above the underlying surface.
Patent CA-2532777-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEPORE DANIEL
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A method, system, and product in a data processing system are disclosed for providing centralized management of an InfiniBand distributed system-area network that includes multiple end nodes. A manager application is established in one of the end nodes. An agent application is established in one or more end nodes. Each agent application is independent from the manager application.  The manager application maintains a current list of active agent applications and uses the list to manage the agent applications in the end nodes.
Patent CA-2534489-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibitors of cathepsin s
Inventor: KARANEWSKY DONALD S
IPC: C07D235/08
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for the selective inhibition of cathepsin S. In a preferred aspect, cathepsin S is selectively inhibited in the presence of at least one other cathepsin isozyme.  The present invention also provides methods for treating a disease state in a subject by selectively inhibiting cathepsin S.
Patent CA-2535249-A1 (CA)
Title: Spiro-substituted tetrahydroquinazolines as corticotropin releasing factor (cfr) antagonists
Inventor: CLARK ROBIN DOUGLAS
IPC: A61K31/517
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein m, n, R1,R2 R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are as defined herein. The invention also provides methods for preparing, compositions comprising, and methods for using compounds of formula (I) for the preparation of medicaments containing them.
Patent CA-2537087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSENQVIST MATTI
IPC: D21C7/14
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a central screen element being located substantially parallel with the vertical axis of a pulp digester. In the vertical direction, the screen element comprises at least one zone including one screen segment for removing a liquid stream from the digester and at least one outlet for introducing a liquid stream to the digester. The zones may be adjacent or separated and by means of these, liquid streams may be independently removed and introduced, as required by the properties and the stage of the cooking process. A screen element according to the invention may be used in both continuous and batch digesters.
Patent CA-2541230-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACOBS MERRIT N
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: An apparatus for opening and closing a container having a slidable shutter closure moving past the apparatus includes: a rotatable shaft having an axis perpendicular to the direction of travel of the slidable shutter, the shaft being biased against rotation in either direction; a driver for bidirectionally moving the shaft from a position away from the container to a position in the vicinity of the container for opening and closing; and an extension extending outwardly from the rotatable shaft along at least a portion of the shaft into a line of travel, whereby the extension is adapted to engage the shutter closure of the container and move the shutter closure from an open position to a closed position or from a closed position to an open position. A reagent source for an automated analyzer includes: a reagent source which includes a container having a shutter closure which slides between an open and closed position; an apparatus for opening and closing the container. The apparatus includes: a rotatable shaft having an axis perpendicular to the direction of travel of the slidable shutter, the shaft being biased against rotation in either direction;  a driver for bidirectionally moving the shaft from a position away from the container to a position in the vicinity of the container for opening and closing; and an extension extending outwardly from the rotatable shaft along at least a portion of the shaft, whereby the extension is located to engage the shutter closure of the container as the container is transported past the extension;  and a bidirectional conveyor for transporting the container into engagement with and past the apparatus for opening and closing.
Patent CA-2543655-A1 (CA)
Title: Communications system including units with lcd optical transmitters/receivers and related methods
Inventor: MOOSAVI VAHID
IPC: H04B10/116
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: A communications system may include first and second separate units, at least one of which may include a radio frequency (RF) transceiver. The first unit may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) including at least one optical transmitter pixel. Further, the second wireless unit may include at least one optical receiver for receiving optical signals from the at least one optical transmitter pixel of the LCD.
Patent CA-2545470-A1 (CA)
Title: Streptococcus phocae vaccine
Inventor: NG CHOW YONG
IPC: A61K39/09
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of bacteria of the species Streptococcus phocae for the manufacture of a vaccine, to methods for the production of such vaccines, to bacteria of the species Streptococcus phocae for use in a vaccine and to methods for the combating of Streptococcus phocae infection in fish.
Patent CA-2547784-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for treating prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia with herbal compositions
Inventor: SCHULICK PAUL
IPC: A61K36/71
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: The inventive subject matter relates to methods for treating prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, comprising composition comprising administration of a composition comprising therapeutically effective amounts of supercritical extracts of rosemary, turmeric, oregano and ginger; and therapeutically effective amounts of hydroalcoholic extracts of holy basil, ginger, turmeric, Scutellaria baicalensis, rosemary, green tea, huzhang, Chinese goldthread, and barberry.
Patent CA-2548978-A1 (CA)
Title: Refrigerating or freezing apparatus with vacuum compartment
Inventor: WAHLBY URBAN
IPC: F25D23/02
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A refrigerator or freezer apparatus comprising: a cabinet (1) at least a compartment (2,3) to store food, a box (5) firmly lodged in said cabinet and closable in a vacuum-tight manner, a drawer (6) apt to be extracted and inserted in said box, a vacuum pump (7) connected to said box in the back si de of it, a vacuum valve (13) able to selectively equalise the internal pressur e in said box, wherein it comprises locking means, and specially a tiltable handle in the front side of said drawer, able to connect or disconnect said drawer to/from said box; said vacuum valve and/or said vacuum pump are operated by the tilting movement of said handle or by the closing movement o f said drawer (6).
Patent CA-2549021-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRUEGER BRIAN K
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base piece mounted to an opening in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir and an apertured pied disposed therein. The apertured pie ce includes a first seed aperture having a first configuration and a second see d aperture of a second and different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable relative to the base between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to th e seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state. The apertured piece may be a dial that is rotatable relati ve to the base and able to dispense both thistle and mixed birdseed via the fir st and second apertures respectively. The invention is also directed to a metho d of feeding bird feeder having such a dispenser.
Patent CA-2551125-A1 (CA)
Title: Exercise device
Inventor: LIU-MILLER ANITA
IPC: A63B22/08
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: An exercise apparatus having a pair of support pedals that, when a user steps upon both pedals, can be moved by the user in a closed path that is designed to be complimentary in motion to that of the user's natural stride. The pedals are operably connected by a linkage that facilitates this natural motion.  Moreover, this linkage can be adjusted thereby altering the shape of the closed path traveled by the pedals. The closed path can thus be altered to conform to the optimal biomechanics of each individual user or, it can be altered to form a closed path designed for more of a striding type of exercise or for more of a climbing exercise, thereby allowing different muscle groups to be exercised on the same machine.
Patent CA-2555114-A1 (CA)
Title: Enteric coatings for orally ingestible substrates
Inventor: TASKER SIMON
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: Enteric film coating systems for orally ingestible substrates such as pharmaceutical tablets and dietary supplements are disclosed. In preferred aspects, the enteric film coatings include an ethylcellulose dispersion and a substantially gastro-insoluble pore former such as sodium alginate.
Patent CA-2555487-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle headlight bulb
Inventor: KNORR KLAUS-PETER
IPC: H01K3/16
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle headlight bulb comprising a bulb socket, an illuminant (2) arranged inside the bulb socket (1), and a base comprising a metallic sleeve (3) in which a sealed end (11) of the socket (1) is fixed.  According to the invention, at least one of the narrow front sides (111) of the sealed end (11) of the socket (1) is provided with a serrated profiled element (1110) which extends in the longitudinal direction of the bulb and forms a latch connection with at least one locking plate (33) formed on the base sleeve (3).
Patent CA-2557454-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIMURA TOMIO
IPC: B01D53/14
Filed: 2006-08-28
Abstract: Système de récupération de CO2 comprenant une tour d'absorption qui reçoit du gaz contenant du CO2 ainsi qu'une solution absorbante de CO2 et qui amène le gaz contenant du CO2 à entrer en contact avec la solution absorbante de CO2 afin de produire une solution riche en CO2. Le système comprend également une tour de régénération qui reçoit la solution riche et produit une solution pauvre en CO2 à partir de la solution riche en éliminant le CO2 de la solution riche. Un élément chauffant se trouve dans la tour de régénération. L'élément chauffant chauffe la solution riche dans la tour de régénération grâce à de la vapeur générée lors de la régénération de la solution riche dans la tour de régénération.
Patent CA-2559406-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LLOYD MELVIN
IPC: A61L2/07
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A portable table-top steam sterilizer having a sterilization chamber contained within a double-walled vacuum-sealed vessel. Pre-heated water is delivered from a self-contained water supply infrastructure under a positive air pressure to the chamber. The pre-heated water is converted to steam within the sterilization chamber for a sterilization cycle after which, the steam is rapidly removed by vacuum and the sterilization chamber and items placed therein are rapidly cooled and dried by a turbulent flow of air. The air supply is provided by concurrent application of positive and negative air pressures from a self contained airflow piping infrastructure releasably engaged with an external supply of compressed air. The mixtures of steam, water and air exhausted from the sterilization chamber are directed into a condenser wherein they are cooled into an air/water mixture which is transferred to an air/water separator device wherein water is separated from the air/water mixture, said water recyclable within the self contained water supply infrastructure.
Patent CA-2560812-A1 (CA)
Title: Coated tablet formulation and method
Inventor: LI DANPING
IPC: A61K31/421
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A coated tablet formulation is provided which includes a medicament such as the PPAR / dual agonist peliglitazar or muraglitazar. The coated tablet includes a tablet core containing one or more fillers, one or more binders, one or more disintegrants, and other conventional excipients, and a coating on the tablet core, which coating may include one or more layers, at least one layer of which is formed of medicament and one or more coating polymers, preferably a hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose based polymer. A method for forming the coated tablet via a spray-dried coating technique is also provided.
Patent CA-2562178-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for content-based billing in ip-networks
Inventor: HEUTSCHI WALTER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for content-based billing in IP - networks, wherein said method consists in carrying out and transmitting to a control gateway module (22) the authentication and/or service authorisation of an IP-node (20) based on the IMSI of the SIM card (201) of the node (20) for HLR (37) and/or VLR (37) of a GSM network and in guiding the access of the I P node (20) to the content of a network content provider thorough said control gateway module (22), in controlling involved costs by means of said module (22) on the base of the access target address, in detecting call detail records according to the IP-node (20) services by a core engine module (59), in detecting at least the identity of the IP-node (20) and/or the time and/or a provider of the required services by means of said call detail records during access to the control gateway module (22), in transmitting said data to the billing module and in computing said call detail records and/or clearing data based thereon and/or TAP files through the billing system (55) of a service provider or a financial institution. Said invention relates, in particular to the mobile IP nodes (20) in heterogeneous networks.
Patent CA-2563491-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CIAPETTI PAOLA
IPC: A61P25/24
Filed: 2005-04-14
Abstract: The invention relates to novel derivatives of 14,15-dihydro 20,21-dinoreburnamenin-14-ol, having formula (I) in which R represents a radical -AR' wherein A represents a heteroatom and R' represents a group selected from the group comprising linear or branched C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>6 </SUB>alkyl radicals, C<SUB>2</SUB>-C<SUB>6 </SUB>alkenyls, C<SUB>2</SUB>-C<SUB>6 </SUB>alkynyls, arylalkyls; esters comprising the formula -R<SUB>1</SUB>- CO-O-R<SUB>2</SUB>; amides comprising the formula -R<SUB>3</SUB>-CO-NZY, wherein Y and Z together can form a cycloalkyl radical or a heterocyclic radical, optionally substituted by one or more alkyl radicals; a radical selected from the group comprising alkyl radicals, alkenyls or alkynyls, substituted by at least one amine with formula -NZY; or one of the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, including the isomers, enantiomers and diastereoisomers thereof and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to the use of the novel derivatives for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition which is intended, in particular, for the treatment and/or prevention of depression, sleep-wake cycle disorders and symptomatic frontal disorders in cognitive components among humans.
Patent CA-2564327-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REESE LLOYD W
IPC: A63B29/00
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: A climbing wall assembly or climbing structure made in accordance with the present invention comprises at least two adjacent climbing panels and at least three support posts. The climbing panels are mounted between the support posts and adjacent climbing panels share a common support post. The panels include hinge elements which enables two adjacent panels to be oriented relative to each other at a desired angle. In addition, base members are provided to which the support posts are removably mounted, to enable removal and replacement of an individual panel of a wall assembly.  Lastly, caps are provided to substantially close openings in the top surface of the climbing assembly and gaps between adjacent panels of the climbing assembly.
Patent CA-2570672-A1 (CA)
Title: Coriolis flow meter and method for determining a signal difference in cabling and first and second pickoff sensors
Inventor: SMITH BRIAN T
IPC: G01F1/84
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A Coriolis flow meter includes first and second pickoff sensors, cabling coupled to the first and second pickoff sensors, and a signal injection device coupled to the cabling. The signal injection device is configured to generate one or more reference signals, with the one or more reference signals being substantially identical in phase, and communicate the one or more reference signals into the cabling and the first and second pickoff sensors. The Coriolis flow meter further includes a signal conditioning circuit coupled to the cabling. The signal conditioning circuit is configured to receive first and second response signals from the cabling and the first and second pickoff sensors in response to the one or more reference signals and determine a signal difference between first and second response signals.
Patent CA-2578162-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OAKES JOHN
IPC: A61F5/41
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A pump (102) comprising a chamber (108) adapted to receive a penis, a non-return valve (156), and pumping means (110) operable to pump fluid from the chamber (108), wherein the pump (102) is adapted for use under water.